Drinks & Nightlife
The Winery
285A Crown StBuzzy drink spot. A place to be seen and be seen.
This is a fantastic location on the buzzy Crown Street. Overlooks a fantastic library from its balcony. It's great all days of the week. It's one of the best viewpoints on Crown street if not the best. It's laid back and great separate bars between downstairs and upstairs levels.
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The Clock
470 Crown StThis is a fantastic location on the buzzy Crown Street. Overlooks a fantastic library from its balcony. It's great all days of the week. It's one of the best viewpoints on Crown street if not the best. It's laid back and great separate bars between downstairs and upstairs levels.
Food Scene
Possibly the best bakery in town. Great coffee too and good for people spotting.
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Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StPossibly the best bakery in town. Great coffee too and good for people spotting.
Well renowned chef Bill Granger's breakfast is worth a visit.
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Bills
355 Crown StWell renowned chef Bill Granger's breakfast is worth a visit.
Famous for food and atmosphere. There's free live music downstairs on Tuesday nights. Great selection of modern Taiwanese/Asian food. The owner is super friendly. If you mention Micky they will know.
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Bad Mama
403 Crown StFamous for food and atmosphere. There's free live music downstairs on Tuesday nights. Great selection of modern Taiwanese/Asian food. The owner is super friendly. If you mention Micky they will know.
Essentials
Good quality organic groceries right at the doorstep.
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Thomas Dux Surry Hills
Good quality organic groceries right at the doorstep.
They open most days till 12am. It's a 4 minute walk. Everything you'd need.
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Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StThey open most days till 12am. It's a 4 minute walk. Everything you'd need.
Everything Else
Arguably the most famous ice cream in town
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Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StArguably the most famous ice cream in town
Arts & Culture
For the best view of both the iconic sights of Sydney Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge combined in one - (my personal secret location) go to level 4, there's an outdoor terrace cafe that overlooks both of the sights, guaranteed no crowds for perfect view and instagram shot.
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Iziko lezobuciko zomzantsi
140 George StFor the best view of both the iconic sights of Sydney Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge combined in one - (my personal secret location) go to level 4, there's an outdoor terrace cafe that overlooks both of the sights, guaranteed no crowds for perfect view and instagram shot.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a retro restored cinema. It only has about 20 odd seats in a completely restored Paramount Studios. Usually has great cult/classic movies. Don't forget to enjoy a drink at the great bar downstairs. It's a moody and quiet scene, perfect for a date.
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Paramount Coffee Project
80 Commonwealth StThis is a retro restored cinema. It only has about 20 odd seats in a completely restored Paramount Studios. Usually has great cult/classic movies. Don't forget to enjoy a drink at the great bar downstairs. It's a moody and quiet scene, perfect for a date.